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Buying Sandlot: The Business of Youth Sports

Buying Sandlot
Youth Sports
Let Kids Play Act
Gamechanger
Teamsnap
Perfect Game
Baseball
Artificial Intelligence
Flag Football
Leagueapps
Dick's Sporting Goods
IMG Academy
Private Equity
I9 Sports
Franchising
RCX Sports
Savannah Bananas
Xbotgo
Sports ETA
International Expansion
Unrivaled Sports

The leading podcast covering the business of youth sports. Interviews with the most important people shaping the future of youth sports. Analysis on the latest industry news. Hosted by Kyle Scott and Kyle Pagan.

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Latest Episodes

Kyle Pagan talks to Co-Founder and CEO of Game1.ai Amir Donath. In the episode, Amir explains how Game1 differentiates between early and late bloomers, why AI should complement and not replace coaches and scouts, the role of biological age in TalentI... more

Kyle Pagan and Kyle Scott discuss a jam packed week of news from the uncertainty around Norway’s youth sports model, D1 Training launches a new verified testing platform, USA Baseball changes the bat specs for high school, and more.

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Kyle Pagan and James Kratch talk to Co-Founder and CEO of Real America Freestyle Wrestling Chad Bronstein. RAF is a rapidly growing wrestling league that announced the launch of Next Gen, a national youth wrestling series that will stream on Fox Nati... more

Kyle Scott and Kyle Pagan interview Jeremy Goldberg, President & Co-Founder of LeagueApps, and Kate Quattlebaum, VP of Safety at NCSI, as LeagueApps announces they’ve acquired the background screening and compliance app. We discuss why LeagueApps mad... more

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Recent Guests

Representative Deluzio
U.S. Congressman discussed in interview segment
U.S. Congress
Episode: BS Daily: Insights From Savannah Bananas & Congress, PG's Next Move, & Another Facility Sells Naming Rights
Chris Deluzio
Representative, lead sponsor of the Let Kids Play Act
U.S. Congress
Episode: Exploring the Let Kids Play Act: A Conversation with Rep. Chris Deluzio
Nina Johnson
Banana Ball Chief of Staff for the Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas
Episode: Savannah Bananas Chief of Staff Nina Johnson on Bananas’ Entrance Into Youth Sports
Izell Reese
CEO of RCX Sports
RCX Sports
Episode: Interview: NFL FLAG's New Owner Reveals Vision for Youth Sports
Austin Ramos
Founding partner at Brand Velocity Group
Brand Velocity Group
Episode: Interview: NFL FLAG's New Owner Reveals Vision for Youth Sports
Quinten Griffiths
CEO of Sportball
Sportball
Episode: Sportball Bets Big on Texas
James Cratch
Contributor; newsletter author and premium community lead
Buying Sandlot Premium
Episode: 2026 Youth Sports Predictions: A Mid-Year Checkpoint
Jason Syversen
CEO of SportsVisio, former DARPA program manager and cybersecurity founder
SportsVisio
Episode: From DARPA to Youth Sports: SportsVisio's Sports Analytic Revolution
Huck Sorock
Co-founder and CEO of Refr Sports
Refr Sports
Episode: Building A Gig Economy For Youth Sports Referees

Hosts

Kyle Scott
Host and co-host; frequently leads episodes focused on the business of youth sports and platform strategy
Kyle Pagan
Co-host; frequently co-leads and drives discussions on partnerships, policy, and market dynamics

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Asking the right questions

    Really informative podcast and I feel like the host is always asking the same questions I have for the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R Dub 28
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gonna be good

    I know it just launched, but since it’s an extension of the already awesome newsletter, I already know it’s going to be worthwhile to follow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marketman400
    United Statesa year ago

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The host asks sharp, relevant questions that match guest expertise.

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Building the GameChanger of Flag Football: Jeran Fraser, Founder of Flag50
Q: What is Flag50?
Flag50 is a live scoring and timekeeping solution for flag football designed to replace pen-and-paper methods, expand into real-time updates, and ultimately grow into full league management with integrated analytics and AI-driven coaching tools.
Flag Football's Massive Win, Tech Platform Wars are Here, and PlayerData CCO Jess Brodsky
Q: You got any thoughts on it before we get over to Jess?
The hosts set up the interview by noting the growing convergence of tracking tech, AI, and data in youth sports, and anticipate a deeper conversation with Jess about how the GPS-enabled ball and Mitre collaboration will influence coaching, recruitment, and safety.
Professionalizing Recreation: How Youth Athletes United Serves As The Entry Points For Athletes
Q: What does the School Spirit League look like in practice and why is it important for families and schools?
The School Spirit League is an after-school, school-based program offering two games per season with jerseys and a non-competitive format, designed to reduce parent burden, improve consistency, and introduce kids to structured sport in a familiar environment.
Professionalizing Recreation: How Youth Athletes United Serves As The Entry Points For Athletes
Q: How does the consolidation work at the tech and franchise level, and what's the payoff for franchisees?
They invested about five years building a unified tech stack and a consistent consumer experience across brands, enabling cross-selling and streamlined operations for franchisees, while providing strong support, local marketing, and transparent franchising terms.
Professionalizing Recreation: How Youth Athletes United Serves As The Entry Points For Athletes
Q: So what's the background here, and what is the core mission of Youth Athletes United?
Adam explains his journey through branding and licensing, then describes how YAU consolidates founder-led brands into a unified platform to professionalize rec sports, focusing on age-appropriate curricula, location-based delivery, and broad access.

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This show explores the business of youth sports through interviews with operators, founders, and policy insiders who are shaping participation, access, and the ecosystem. Episodes often center on partnerships between leagues, schools, and tech platforms, the economics of club direct models, data-driven coaching, safety and regulation, and the evolving role of sponsorships and media in youth athletics. A notable pattern is the focus on scalable, platform-enabled solutions that aim to lower costs for families while expanding participation and pathways from youth leagues to professional opportunities. The format frequently blends strategic dissections with practical takeaways for operators, sponsors, and policymakers, making it valuable for li... more

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1. Representative Deluzio
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